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Volcanoes around the world vary significantly when it comes to the kind of eruptions they produce. Some may lie dormant for decades, centuries or even millennia before explosively and violently erupting—think Mount St. Helens in 1980, for example. On the other hand, many volcanoes reliably spew out lava consistently for thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years, like those in Hawaii, Iceland and the Galápagos Islands. These reliable lava flows are made up of molten basalt—a common form of volcanic rock—that tend to be very uniform in their chemical make up....

While the most common cause of gallbladder disease is gallstones (called cholelithiasis), there are a number of other causes, including gallbladder inflammation (called cholecystitis), biliary dyskinesia, functional gallbladder disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and gallbladder cancer. Common Causes Gallstones are the most common manifestation of gallbladder disease and form as a result of too much cholesterol or bilirubin (a pigment that is made in the liver when red blood cells are broken down)....

Vegas really shines, though, in setting an example for the many cities whose populations are exploding, and who are outrunning their utilities. Water shortages are chronic. And cable companies can’t keep up with demand for Internet access. Local start-ups like Verde Communications are trying to plug the gap with wireless access. Verde’s clients include the food court in the MGM Showcase mall, a bunch of local cafes and, most interesting, many of the city’s RV parks....

What do your folks think of all this game playing? They’re traditional Asian parents–they were pleased when I went to university at Cambridge and got a City job. You’re said to have earned more playing videogames than you did at JP Morgan. Yeah. That was really the clinch for me. While I was at Morgan I was offered a sponsorship deal which pretty much doubled my salary without me having to do any work at all....

Bayern travel to the Emirates to play the second leg of their tie with Arsenal, and they will be full of confidence following their impressive victory at the Allianz Arena. Thiago Alcântara scored two goals in 7 minutes in the first leg and now has a total of 5 goals in the Champions League for the German champions. Bayern Munich have recently got the better of Arsenal in this competition winning 6 of the 11 matches played, scoring 10 goals in their last 2 meetings....

In fact, it is one of only three national holidays in the country, with the other two being its Independence Day and Republic Day. (The latter is when the country’s constitution went into effect.) Known as Gandhi Jayanti—“Jayanti” translates to “anniversary”—the day is observed with prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Gandhi’s memorial, Raj Ghat in New Delhi, where he was cremated following his assassination in 1948....

The process may be difficult, though, because of a concrete barrier that was put above Dillinger’s casket a few days after his initial burial. This was a decision by Dillinger’s father to prevent grave robbers and vandalism of the public figure, according to The Huffington Post. The exhumation is tentatively expected to happen on September 16 in the Crown Hill Cemetery. It’s been formally approved by a family member of Dillinger, his nephew Michael C....

“A year ago, they wanted to throw a ticker-tape parade for the heroes, and now they’re throwing garbage at us? We’re not the heroes anymore,” COVID intensive care unit nurse Mary Turner told Newsweek. “In some communities, we’re the ones who are ‘perpetuating the myth of COVID.’” Turner, who is also the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, has worked at North Memorial Hospital’s COVID ward since the beginning of the pandemic....

The survey was conducted by the polling company Gallup, which questioned 1,015 people from across all U.S. states over a 20-day period in June. People were asked: “Have recent price increases in gasoline caused any financial hardship for you or your household?” Some 67 percent of respondents—two-thirds of those asked—replied that it had caused some degree of hardship, with 22 percent describing the issue as “severe hardship” and 45 percent describing it as “moderate hardship....

According to figures from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average for gas as of January 25 is $3.48 a gallon—an increase of 61 cents from a month ago. However, how much gas has risen on average from state to state varies wildly, and only three states—Oregon, Idaho and Hawaii—have seen prices fall when compared with Christmas. After falling from a record high in 2022—a surge caused by a global oil crisis that was prompted by the war in Ukraine—gas prices across the U....

Gas stations along the East Coast are also reportedly running out of fuel along the length of the pipeline, the largest of its kind in North America. The White House released a statement Monday saying it was watching the situation and “has directed agencies across the Federal Government to bring their resources to bear to help alleviate shortages where they may occur.” The Southeast region of the country was said to be particularly hit hard by the gas shortage, which has caused the national gas price average to rise to $2....

As with all such surgeries, if you’re considering this procedure, it’s important to understand what goes into preparation for this treatment, from pre-op lifestyle changes to considerations for the day of the operation. Location Gastric sleeve surgery is generally performed as a laparoscopic procedure. A specialized tube and camera (known as a laparoscope) is used to access the stomach, making it a more minimally-invasive procedure. Typically, this work is done in the surgery ward at a hospital....

This article covers potential gastric sleeve surgery risks. It also discusses ways to prevent complications, as well as when to reach out to your healthcare provider. Gastric Sleeve Risks During Surgery Gastric sleeve risks that can occur during or right after surgery include: Bleeding Pain Infection Blood clots Staple line leak leaks that happen in the connections made during the surgery) Bad reaction to anesthesia, the medications given to make you unconscious during a procedure...

But as Biden weighs whether he intends to run for re-election, a leading figure to replace him is planning his own visit to the border in what he specifically claims is an effort to raise awareness of the need for immigration reform. On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announced in a vaguely-worded release that the Democrat and potential presidential candidate had left the state on a single-day trip to the border in an effort “to discuss immigration reform and [his] commitment to supporting immigrant communities and the border region....

DATE DISTANCE Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1992 7.10 meters Bob Mathias 1952 6.98 meters Jim Thorpe 1912 6.79 meters DATE SPEED Janet Evans 1992 4:07.37 Michael Burton 1968 4:09.00 Johnny Weissmuller 1924 5:04.20

Children’s impulses haven’t changed much in recent decades. But social forces–from the demise of home cooking to the rise of fast food and video technology–have converged to make them heavier. Snack and soda companies are spending hundreds of millions a year to promote empty calories, while schools cut back on physical education and outdoor play is supplanted by Nintendo and the Internet. The consequences are getting serious. By the government’s estimate, some 6 million American children are now fat enough to endanger their health....

The EV model’s arrival on the show floor follows the market debut of the internal combustion engine-powered GV70, which is on sale in the U.S. today. The all-electric Genesis GV60, a smaller SUV, bowed earlier this year. “Our global vision to create a sustainable future through electrification is a natural extension of our original commitment that dates back to the launch of Genesis in 2015: the commitment to creating a positive impact in our customers’ lives,” Genesis Global Head Jay Chang said in a press release....